6 Things Not to Do When Raising Debt We like CEOs — we really do — but when it comes to lending, they sometimes drive us crazy. Granted,…
Renewal of SBA’s CDC/504 Program Good News for Small Business Congress did the smart thing in December and not only renewed, but made permanent the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) CDC/504…
How Restructuring Debt Can Help Your Business Most companies don’t like to think about debt. Granted, debt frequently is a necessary evil, but once a company lines…
Is Mezzanine Financing Right for Your Company? In the architecture world, a mezzanine is described as an intermediate floor of a lesser width that’s positioned between two…
Why the SBA Is an Incredible Tool for Acquisition Financing If you’ve read any of my articles before, you’re familiar with my fandom of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Yes,…
Everything You Need to Know About Liens A lot of words are tossed about in business circles, but one word that often is misunderstood is “lien.” According…
When Considering a Business Loan, Does Price Matter? At first glance, the following question seems simple enough that any college freshman enrolled in Business 101 could answer it.…
4 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Business Loan When considering a business loan, the natural instinct is to ask “what will this cost?” or “what is the rate?”…
The 1 Thing Investment Bankers Must Remember When Approaching Lenders Lenders can be the most appropriate solution to capital requirements — even for a company that has historically relied on…